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Milk and dairy products

Parmesan cheese

Hard cheese 401 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Parmesan cheese provides 401 kcal (1,670 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of calcium (1,340 mg), phosphorus (800 mg) and vitamin B12 (1.8 µg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Hard cheese” category (“Milk and dairy products” family) of the Swiss database.

No. 1 · foods high in calcium
Parmesan cheese

The essentials for 100 g

Protein30.5 g 61%
Fat31 g 44%
Carbohydratestraces 0%
Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy401 kcal (1,670 kJ)C20%
Protein30.5 gA61%
Fat31 gA44%
of which saturated fat20.6 gA103%
of which polyunsaturated1 gAn/a
of which omega-30.3 gCn/a
Carbohydratestraces gAn/a
of which sugarstraces gAn/a
Dietary fibre0 gA0%
Water31.4 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gAn/a
Minerals
Calcium1,340 mgA168%
Iron0.7 mgA5%
Magnesium44 mgA12%
Phosphorus800 mgA114%
Potassium100 mgA5%
Sodium650 mgA27%
Zinc4 mgA40%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0.8 µgA16%
Vitamin B121.8 µgA70%
Vitamin Ctraces mgAn/a
Folate20 µgA10%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein61%
Fat44%
Carbohydrates0%
Dietary fibre0%
Calcium168%
Phosphorus114%
Vitamin B1270%
Zinc40%
Sodium27%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Sbrinz+ 2.5 g− 2.2 g− 10 kcal
vs Hard and semi hard cheese, full fat (average)+ 3.9 g− 1.1 g+ 6 kcal
vs Appenzeller, at least 15% fidm− 2.6 g+ 19.6 g+ 166 kcal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Parmesan cheese?
100 g of Parmesan cheese provides 401 kcal, i.e. 1,670 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Parmesan cheese?
100 g provides 30.5 g of protein, i.e. 61% of the adult reference value (50 g).
Where does this food rank for calcium content?
With 1,340 mg per 100 g, this food ranks 1st in our calcium content ranking, out of 1,182 foods in the database with a recorded value.
What is the fat content of 100 g of Parmesan cheese?
100 g contains 31 g of fat, of which 20.6 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Parmesan cheese” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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